Howard County Office

Welcome to the Howard County Office, Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service

We are part of the University of Arkansas System Cooperative Extension Service's statewide network and the U of A System's Division of Agriculture. Our mission is to provide research-based information through non-formal education to help all Arkansans improve their economics, well-being, and quality of life. Whether it's agriculture, 4-H, family and consumer science, or community development, our Howard County office is at your service.


Who We Serve

Howard County Courthouse
Howard County Courthouse. Photo courtesy Valis55 - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0,

We serve the people of Nashville, Dierks, Mineral Springs, and other Howard County towns by providing free non-biased, research-based advice for farmers and families.

We can help you with 4-H youth development, soil testing, insecticide recommendations, weed id, produce safety, animals and forages, money management, parenting, food safety and preservation, nutrition and so much more!

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